COLA Wars
Recently proposed legislation would apply a new COLA for all federal benefits programs, but the author cautions that it may not be all it’s cracked up to be.
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DoD’s New RIF Rules: A Big Deal or Not?
The Department of Defense recently released new rules for reduction in force. The author explains what the implications of these new rules for federal employees.
What Should The Next President Do With OPM?
The author says that a new presidential administration should not assume that OPM as it exists today is the right structure for the future of federal workforce management. He says that the question that needs to be asked is, “What should be done with OPM?”
Schumer Urges One Time ‘Emergency’ Payment to Social Security Recipients to Offset Low COLA
Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) has announced an initiative to offset the low COLA that was recently announced for the coming year.
FERS 3-Legged Stool vs FERS Recliner: Where Will You Sit?
The author outlines key components of the FERS system you will need to have a successful retirement.
The Ins and Outs of Veterans Preference
The 2017 Defense Authorization Act recently passed by the Senate includes a provision that places some limits on veteran preference. The author analyzes the bill in detail and discusses whether or not it would be good for veterans’ preference.
Life Insurance… Now for the Living!
What if your life insurance could also provide coverage for you during your lifetime? The author discusses the concept of using living benefits as they apply to federal employees covered by FEGLI and FEHB.
What Constitutes an ‘Eligible Child’ for Survivor Benefits?
What is the definition of an “eligible child” with respect to receiving survivor benefits? The author provides some details of survivor benefits as they relate to children of federal employees.
House Budget Committee Releases 2017 Budget Proposal
The House Budget Committee has released its FY 2017 budget proposal. Unlike past budgets, this one lacks some of the direct targeting of federal employees through proposed cuts, but it still includes some proposals that are applicable to federal workers. Here is a summary of these proposals.
Smart Money Moves for Feds
Federal employees work in many different fields and enjoy a variety of benefits as part of the work they do. The author presents several tips for federal workers to help strengthen their personal financial situations as they progress through their careers and work towards retirement.
